Attracted By My Ex-wife

After breakfast that morning, Carl felt like he wanted to read something. He found that the best options on the bookshelf were "The Study of Names," The Book of Names," "The Meaning of Names," and related literature.

Now that he had nothing to worry about in respect of Kevin, it was his greatest, unfettered pleasure to give the child a name.

In fact, Carl had begun looking for names even before Ted was born. He had given it a lot of due consideration, treating it as a matter of great importance.

Now, time had passed so quickly that Ted was to turn one year old quite soon. Carl still hadn't thought of his favorite name yet.

"Fly, fly, fly, take to the sky and control the dark and light," Carl read slowly.

He read through, nodding in interest from time to time, saying to himself, "Oh, that is indeed a good one."

"Todd, Theodore, Nick," said Carl.

"Todd sounds best."

He eagerly picked up the phone and dialed Kevin.

"Kevin, I've thought of another name today," Carl said. His voice was full of excitement.

"Okay."

"'Todd'. What do you think of the name 'Todd'? I really think it's fantastic. Broach the topic with Anne," said Carl.

"Okay, I'll chat to her about it when I reach home after work. I'm sure she won't mind," said Kevin a little helpless.

"Well, that's all I called for. I'll give it a bit more thought as well. Bye," said Carl.

"Okay, we'll come visit you tomorrow!" Kevin answered.

"Don't worry yourself to visit. You just focus on your new baby. That's all."

After hanging up, Kevin rubbed his forehead, rather strained. He could not count how many times this had happened. Every time, Carl would be very satisfied with the name he had picked. Then it was just a matter of time before he changed his mind, yet again.

'What was it the last time? Maybe it was Gordon... Yes, and the time previous was Dennis.' Kevin recalled just a couple of the numerable times this had happened.

They knew that Carl had much love for the child. The kid's name hadn't been decided in finality just yet. So, for the time being, they just called him "Ted".

When people became very old, they started to behave as naively and erratically as small children. So Kevin and Anne just let it be. Fortunately, Carl at least did not suggest any crazy names. But now time was running out.

Ted slept soundly, completely unaware that he had been named and renamed so many times. Of course, it didn't even matter if he knew, because sooner or later, the name would be changed yet again. Just as it always happened...

The next day, Kevin and Anne paid a visit to the old house of the Fu Family with the baby. Carl had been waiting, sitting on the sofa. He was very pleased to see the trio.

This home was located quite close to a natural lake, but it was still quite close to the city center. Carl's foresight had made him see the value of the property, so he bought it when it was still selling at a low price. At first, they landscaped and planted large, beautiful trees. Next, they built a few smaller buildings around the property. Only then did they build this main house in the middle of it all. Even though many years had passed, it was well-maintained. With the rapid economic development in this particular area, it now became the new city center. This old house of the Fu Family was a peaceful place amidst the bustling neighborhood.

his way straight to them without any hesitation, and gathered small

familiar with Carl since they visited him quite often. He

have a chat," Anne said, looking

Ted lovingly in her arms. Ted was very affectionate,

year old very soon," said Kevin to

Time passed so quickly," Carl

host a first birthday party for Ted. Do you have any ideas you

asked, while turning towards the kitchen to make

you

between yourselves. I don't have any objection. But there is one thing I must

Kevin broached the issue of real

point. Kevin had really not anticipated it would be so difficult for Ted to be given a final name. But he had felt Carl's persistence and genuine desire to properly name the kid after due consideration.

the family would just continue to call Ted by this nickname for the time being. But he realized that they would obviously want to introduce

give you the final name." Carl looked thoughtfully at the baby in

a short catch up, they sat down together for lunch. Afterwards, the two parents took the

study and once again took out the extensive

too strong and powerful wouldn't be a good choice either. He thought that Ted wouldn't like such a domineering

that he had picked. They just were not up to the standard he wanted.

last one and felt

make sure he chose a stellar name to match this little boy's personality. His intentions were pure and he had very high standards. After all, this small one would be called by this

to be upon them soon, but Carl still had

worry about it. He just had to carry on his usual eating

arrived and the Fu Family servants were very busy with preparations. Because this was a very

lovely set of clothing she had picked in advance

was his bubbly, gurgling

was still a baby, Anne picked comfy, simple clothes for him for the day. It was a matching style to that which Anne and Kevin had on but it was more comfortable so as to not irritate him. A much softer material was carefully picked to

lifted Ted into her arms and made her way out of the room. He was a little restless in her arms, eager to play.

was finally going to have a formal, official name. As Anne thought of this,

have ever anticipated that such a decisive, assured and business-savvy man would have such a hard time picking a name for

must really love Ted deeply to take this task to seriously.

to become close to the Fu Family for business favors or for obtaining

clearly badly intentioned would have no chance to sneak in. All the people invited today were either rich or

still a lovely, joyous

are you ready?" Kevin knocked

have arrived. The party must start

I will be there in a

wait for

straightening his clothes, ensuring

of them made their entrance into the banquet